What characteristic influences how members of-dominant groups (e.g., racial/ethnic minorities) are likely to respond to identity threat (e.g., with psychological disengagement vs. perceptions of in-group variability)?

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The strength of in-group identification plays a key role in influencing how members of minority groups respond to identity threat. Individuals who strongly identify with their minority group are more likely to perceive in-group variability and employ strategies such as social creativity, while those with weaker in-group identification may psychologically disengage or employ assimilation strategies. A and B (role commitment and role salience) can also influence response to identity threat but are not as directly related to in-group identification as option C. Option D (strength of out-group derogation) is not a relevant factor in this context.

What Characteristic Influences How Members Of-Dominant Groups (E